MYTH:
If the victim was not
physically harmed, it will
be easy to get over a
sexual assault without any
long-term effects.

FACT:
Even if there is no evidence of
a sexual assault, trauma can
be caused by threats, verbal
abuse and fear. These can
often have serious effects on
a person's emotional health.
The reactions can appear
immediately, or days, weeks
and sometimes months after the
assault. Some effects are
trouble sleeping, eating,
and concentrating.